by Brigette Hyacinth Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether professionally or personally and when it’s broken, it is extremely hard to repair. I had a supervisor if I was over one minute on my lunch time, she would send an email to remind me of my lunch hours, even though most of the…Read More

Finding work that’s enjoyable is the number one consideration for job seekers, according to research, and with good reason: it has been proven that people with high levels of career well-being are more than twice as likely to be happier overall. So, what does having a happy career look like? While the answer will not…Read More

Selling Yourself During Career Transition By Anne Kerrigan So, you’ve been “restructured” out of the organization you’ve been working at for nine years. Your resume is out of date. You are out of touch with your network. The company has provided you with a severance package aligned to your years of service and they have provided…Read More

The 5 Most Important Interviewing Skills You Need to Know Before Walking into That Interview Posted: 15 Mar 2018 10:21 AM PDT Congratulations, you landed an interview! Now what? Preparation: Here’s what you need to bring to the interview: Several copies of your resume Your reference list Company overview from their web site (research the…Read More

Global-recruiting-trends-2018 It’s time for job interviews to change! CHRO/HR Managers/Directors: Studies show that traditional job interviews are poor predictors of job performance. Interviewees give rehearsed answers and interviewers are biased to pick candidates they like rather than those with the most potential. LinkedIn surveyed nearly 9,000 talent leaders and hiring managers from around the globe and…Read More

Virtual job fairs are on the rise. Similar to traditional job fairs, they provide valuable opportunities to anyone – whether a student, in work or job hunting – to learn more about potential employers, reach out to recruiters and generally expand their network. However, they have one crucial added benefit: those attending can do so…Read More

If you are a professional seeking a new job, wishing to make a career change or seeking professional advancement/development, we can help. We work with all levels from Managers to Executives. Lifocus Career Services WHAT WE DO: As career coaches, we guide you in planning and managing your career, whether you are 25 or 65; we…Read More

“Why can’t/won’t/don’t millennials talk on the phone?” May 23, 2017 By Lindsey Pollak – Here’s a question I often hear from Gen X and Baby Boomer managers: “Why can’t/won’t/don’t millennials talk on the phone?” Believe it or not, April 25 was National Telephone Day, a designation that probably sounds about as quaint to millennials…Read More

How to answer…’Why should we hire you?’ There are a few interview questions out there that make candidates feel particularly nervous. Notorious amongst them is the frequently asked “why should we hire you?” When a potential employer asks you this question they are trying to find out a few different things: they want to know…Read More

Six Ways You’re Turning Off Everyone Who’s Trying To Help You Find A Job You already know that asking for help in your job search is a smart thing to do—that’s why you did it. Research suggests that the vast majority of job offers come by networking (no surprise there), but especially through those “weak connections” in your…Read More

Why you’ll end up in the wrong job “I’ve been in this field for the last 15 years, and I have to admit that I’m miserable.” I listened with sadness as Josh voiced his dismay over how he ended up feeling this way about a career that began with such promise. Now a 39-year-old senior…Read More

There’s an art—and a legal responsibility—to terminating employees properly Terminating an employee…The decision to terminate an employee creates stress, anxiety and often sadness for co-workers and managers, as well as the employee. At its best, it should be a decision that benefits all, regardless of how unpleasant it is. You may have seen in print,…Read More

By S. Thomas Wharton Here are the 5 Reasons You’re Unemployed in 2018: You don’t have a plan Envision and document your dream job or career change and work towards it. Plan what you need to do to get there and begin your strategic plan to make it happen. You can make it come true; you just…Read More

Interested in learning how to calm your nerves? From CEOs with decades of public speaking experience to first-time job seekers straight out of school, college or university, nerves are undoubtedly one of life’s great levellers. Whether before an interview, presentation or any other stressful event, it’s worth remembering that feeling anxious is a perfectly normal…Read More

Global HR Executive Survey Results Now Available Earlier this year, OI Global Partners conducted a survey of human resources professionals across the globe. We were thrilled to receive hundreds of responses from clients in North America, Europe and Australia, representing the Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Automotive, and Energy & Mining industries. The goals of…Read More

By S. Thomas Wharton The challenge of work life balance in Rhode Island is a central theme for many people these days. It took me 13 years to figure out what “work life balance” meant to me and get a handle on it. Today, I can comfortably say that I have a major clue and…Read More

5 Reasons You’re Still Unemployed in 2017 The department of Labor defines long term unemployment as out of work 27 weeks or more. If you are one of these people, let’s examine the possible reasons: 1. You don’t have a plan Envision your dream job and work towards it. Work out what you need to…Read More

Questions to ask at the end of an interview A great way to impress the interviewer is to ask questions when they are finished. An interview is a two-way street. Ask questions. The employer should, and will typically, provide an opportunity for you to ask questions at or near the end of the interview. Employers make…Read More